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1. What materials are available?

Library  materials are available for a three week checkout period and may be renewed twice. Reference services are also available to homebound  patrons. The available materials include:

• Books
• Books on CD
• DVDs
• Large Print Books
• Magazines

2. Who is eligible for service?

Anyone who is handicapped, elderly, chronically ill, or anyone temporarily ill or injured with confinement of six months or longer. The  Book Buddy program is offered to homebound residents who are unable to  visit the library. Most of the patrons are older adults who find they  can no longer drive or walk to the library.  However, the service is  available for those in need both long-term and short-term. 

3. How does the program work?

The Nevada County Library's Book Buddy Volunteer Coordinator notes  the special interests of each homebound patron during an initial  interview. Some patrons request specific titles, while others leave it  up to their Book Buddy to choose materials based on the profile created  during the interview. Requests can be made by a homebound individual  through the

Library’s online catalog.

4. What do volunteers do?

Book Buddy volunteers, with the help of Library staff, select  materials for each homebound patron based on their interests and special  requests. Book Buddy volunteers must be positive,  cheerful, enthusiastic and patient. The contact with the homebound match  provides vital links of friendship and service.

The  Book Buddy and homebound individual will set up a delivery and pickup  schedule that is convenient for both of them.  Visits are usually  scheduled once a month.  Book Buddy volunteers give their own time  (approximately 4 to 6 hours per month) to serve their homebound patron. 

5. How to receive book buddy service?

If you or someone you know could benefit from this service, or if you are interested in participating in the program as a Book Buddy volunteer, please contact the Nevada County Library administrative office at 530-265-1407 for more information. Please note that this service is for Western Nevada County residents only.